Homeless Plainfield man found fatally stabbed in back of truck

A homeless Plainfield man was found fatally stabbed in the back of a truck.Alexandra Pais/For The Star-Ledger

PLAINFIELD — Early Sunday morning, authorities in Plainfield made a grim discovery.

The body of a 28-year old man was found in the back of a panel truck that belongs to the Appliance Arama establishment located at 127 West 2nd St, Prosecutor Theodore J. Romaknow announced today.

Union County's homicide task force is now investigating the death of Jaun Chah Tix, a native of Guatemala who appears to be homeless, according to a press release from the prosecutor's office.

The county medical examiner's preliminary investigation showed Tix died from stab wounds, but it is unclear how long he had been dead inside the truck, the release said. An autopsy is scheduled for later today.

Anyone with information should contact Union County Crime Stoppers at (908) 654-TIPS. All calls are kept anonymous and information that leads to an arrest and indictment is eligible for a cash reward of up to $5,000.